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Poisoned chalice? The BBC’s struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

28 février 2026 à 09:00

As the director general prepares to stand down, potential candidates have fallen away amid a series of crises

There is an impressive shortlist circulating in Britain’s media circles, comprising some of the most talented executives in the business. Unfortunately for the BBC, it contains the names of figures no longer in the running to become its next director general.

Those closely observing the corporation’s search for a successor to Tim Davie have been quick to note how the events of the past week help explain the alarming attrition rate.

BBC to conduct fast-track investigation into broadcasting of racial slur from Baftas

The Guardian

Par : Michael Savage Media editor

25 février 2026 à 18:38

Corporation says broadcasting of N-word by Tourette syndrome campaigner was ‘serious mistake’ as anger at error rises

The BBC is to undertake a fast-track investigation into how a racial slur broadcast during its coverage of the Bafta film awards was not edited out, amid rising anger inside the corporation over the error.

Tim Davie, the outgoing director general, has now instructed the corporation’s complaints unit to investigate what the BBC describes as a “serious mistake”.